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My parents and I wanted somewhere to stay whilst visiting family at Bere Regis and this proved perfect in every way. From having breakfast in the superbly kitted out kitchen and watching the birds at the bird table (it took us two days to identify the spotted woodpecker) to being seated round the large dining room table playing games, the house has lots to offer all the family. Part of a refurbished church with a stunning living room window the ground floor bedroom and en suite bathroom was ideal for my elderly parents while I had a choice of the other two first floor bedrooms and bathroom. The instructions that Chris sent about the house and how to get there were spot on and the house was spotless! My parents are still talking about their weekend away (celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary) and I was really happy that everything had gone so smoothly.

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We had never stayed in a church before but it was carefully redesigned to give spacious, user friendly, warm accommodation. The churchyard, which could be seen from the breakfast table in the kitchen, was full of birds and there was even a bird table and seed available. It gave the impression of being a well loved second home. I would have given it a "5" but the television reception let it down. We don't settle in front of the box until about 9pm but we do like to watch it uninterrupted.

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Liked best:The overall comfort of the place

Liked least:Television

Travelling group:Spouse/Partner

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As on the previous occasion when we stayed at The Chancel. last year, we had a great time. The accommodation was well appointed and it's location was ideal for exploring the Dorset area. There is plenty to do and see in the region, with enough choice to satisfy both young and old visitors alike.On fine evenings it was nice to sit outside in the garden and relax.Since last year the mobile phone coverage has now increased to 4G (for the Vodaphone network anyway). The rooms were light and airy and the property provided all you could wish for as a holiday base.I would thoroughly recommend The Chancel.

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Liked best:locatiom

Travelling group:Extended Family

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We are a family of 6 and this was our usual last minute booking. Dorset is very popular and there wasn't much availability by the time we booked. The Chancel is exactly as described. It is excellent value. There is plenty of space, 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite), lots of kitchen crockery. The upstairs gallery sitting room is very light and airy. The Chancel is a great base for exploring East Dorset. It is only 20-30 minutes from Studland. Corfe Castle, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, and Lulworth Castle are 15-20 minutes away. The Bovington Tank Museum and Monkey World are 5 minutes away. Nearest shops are in Wareham (10 mins) or Wool (5 mins). Whilst The Chancel is situated just between a main road and a train track, it isn't an issue. We actually took bicycles and cycling out the back of The Chancel over the railway track, you find yourself on lovely quiet lanes. I went running 3 times along the lanes, too. The only observation re The Chancel would be that it does need a dust! Maybe because it is a converted church with the high ceilings its not an easy task. Also, there was a bit of road noise. We couldn't really open our bedroom window at night as it kept me awake (I am a light sleeper).

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Liked best:Galleried sitting room, location

Liked least:Dust and road noise

Travelling group:Teenagers

Your age range35-49

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“Outstandingly well equipped and full of character in a beautiful situation”

Reviewed 12 June 2016
for a stay in May 2016

We were myself and my wife, our daughter and her two children aged 7 and 5. We thought the conversion to a home was excellent. The accommodation was spacious and very well equipped. All you could reasonably need for a holiday was there, and though the parking was a bit tight for two cars no problem arose in practice. There's a pleasant garden to sit in and for children to play in.

The kitchen and its equipment is excellent, Beds are comfortable. Having a bathroom and a shower room, both with loos, is very useful for a family. The dining area which is also the entrance hall is quite spacious, and the lounge upstairs even more so.

Chris provides first-rate guidance and instructions about everything.

We'd definitely recommend The Chancel and hope to return.

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Liked best:Character, spaciousness and equipment

Liked least:Shaver socket upstairs not working

Travelling group:Extended Family

Your age range65+

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